Events Hope into Action, Network Retreat, 14th-15th September 2026 Open to all Hope into Action UK and Franchise staff and considered by many to be a highlight of their year. Join us for two days of retreat. A time to come together as a Network and connect, relax, have some fun and go deeper with God. Book early to avoid disappointment as this is a very popular event.. We’re delighted to welcome guest speaker Simon Guillebaud on day one this year. Simon is a long-term friend of Hope into Action who has spoken at Retreat before. He is an author and heads up the Christian development charity Great Lakes Outreach which works in Burundi. He hosts the popular podcast Inspired Inspired… Podcast – SIMON GUILLEBAUD and had his friend Ed Walker on as his first guest – take a listen! "I had the privilege to hear Simon at my local church recently and his message took many of us to a different level! Teaching on the real cost of discipleship, Simon challenged us as a church in our relative comfort. His teaching, rooted in scripture, interwoven with many of his personal experiences of mission threw out a myriad of challenges and inspiration. It’s so exiting to hear that Simon will be at the staff retreat and I’m sure he will equip us for the challenging work we have been called to do at Hope into Action." (Alisia, HiA Peterborough) Here’s what staff fed back after last year’s Retreat "Just what I needed. Such a blessing!" "I particularly appreciated the space in the programme to connect with others - seeing others from the network is so, so important - and the fact that it didn't feel rushed or too packed." "Uplifting and inspiring, so good to spend time with colleagues who are delivering such an important and challenging ministry. Can't put a price on this!" Manage Cookie Preferences